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Contemplation: Self Portrait - January 2026

The beginning of a self portrait series I've decided to undertake for myself this year. I always enjoy making others feel amazing in front of the camera and wanted to give myself the same treatment.

#selfportrait #chiaroscuro #photography #healing
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Between frames: #SelfPortrait February 2026

Sometimes you fall in love with a picture that wasnt supposed to be captured. Working on my self portrait series and the continual shooting grabbed a real moment between the poses.

#photography #sonyalpha #portrait #monochrome #bnw #healing
A low-key, black and white studio self-portrait of a man from the waist up against a dark, textured background. He is wearing a dark button-down shirt and has his eyes closed with his head tilted slightly back. He holds both hands to the back of his neck, creating a sense of release or contemplation. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting the contours of his face and arms while leaving the rest of the figure in deep shadow.
February 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Standing Ground
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Focused on the textures that remain when everything else stripped away. Finding a sense of order in the wild, and beauty in the transition.

#Nature #VisualStorytelling #Photography #Nature #QuietMoments
February 11, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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Ageless Journeys

#ClassicMono
#StreetScape
#UrbanPhotography
#BlackAndWhitePhotography
#WindowsOnWednesday
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#WhatsNext
Black and white photograph of a historic Lisbon tram turning through a narrow cobblestone street between tall stone buildings, with overhead wires crossing the sky and a single pedestrian walking along the left side.
February 11, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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Holding On - #SelfPortrait February 2026

Continuation of this series for February. It’s always easier to be the observer than the subject it feels like. Hardest to be both. Decided to dress up and put in more intentional effort into this shoot. More to come.

#Photography #Monochrome #Portrait
​A moody, black and white self-portrait of a man with a somber expression against a dark, textured background. He is wearing a dark button-down shirt and is seated, holding a single dark rose tightly with both hands near his chest. The lighting is dramatic and low-key, illuminating one side of his face and his hands while leaving the rest in deep shadow.
February 10, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Memories of Afternoons:

Obsessed with the way these deep teals play against the rusted grit of the metal. Sometimes the most mundane objects tell the best stories in the right light.

#photography #texture #sliceoflife #urban #vintage
​A close-up, low-angle shot of a heavy-duty black metal industrial clamp attached to a horizontal pipe against a clear, dark teal sky. The clamp is secured with weathered bolts and nuts, showing signs of chipped paint and rust. A thick metal chain hangs vertically from the bottom of the assembly, suggesting it is part of a playground swing set. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting the gritty texture and metallic sheen of the hardware.
February 10, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Hiding from the Light: #SelfPortrait February 2026

Part of my ongoing series for 2026 of trying to see myself in a better light through my #photography. Also getting used to seeing myself without glasses now that I can't wear them anymore. Yay health issues.

#CreativeTherapy #HealingJourney
A close-up, slightly low-angle portrait of a man with a serious expression, set against a stark, overexposed white background that creates a glowing halo effect around his head. His face is primarily in shadow, with soft light catching the texture of his forehead and the bridge of his nose. The lighting creates a subtle rim light on his ears, while his blue eyes look directly into the lens with a quiet, intense gaze.
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Pins and Needles

Exploring textures in the undergrowth. There’s something deeply satisfying about the rhythm of pine needles in monochrome. It turns a simple tree branch find into a study of sharp lines and soft shadows.

#Photography #Nature #Monochrome #Hiking #Colorado
​A vertical, moody black and white photograph of a pinecone nestled among long, sharp pine needles. The pinecone is the central focus, its scales spiraling outward with crisp detail. The surrounding needles create a dense, chaotic web of lines that fade into a dark, out-of-focus background, emphasizing the prickly and intricate textures of the forest.
February 8, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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3 am thoughts - #SelfPortrait January 2026

There’s a specific kind of quiet that only exists after midnight. Low light, warm tones, and enough shadow to let the viewer fill in the blanks. It’s less about what you see and more about how the silence feels.

#Photography #LowLight #Shadows #Moody
A moody, low-light photograph of a man lying down in near-total darkness. Subtle, warm light catches only the contours of his face, the edge of his glasses, and his shoulder. The rest of the image is deeply underexposed, creating an intimate, quiet atmosphere of rest or introspection.
February 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Feeling Exposed: Self Portrait January 2026

Part of an ongoing series of self-portraits portraits. Working on improving my self image and inner voice through my photography. Some days are easier than others.

#SelfPortrait #Photography #HealingJourney #Monochrome #CreativeTherapy
​A dramatic, high-contrast black and white self-portrait. A man wearing a plaid shirt and glasses sits in deep shadow, with a sharp, bright beam of light cutting across his face and neck. He has one hand resting on the back of his neck, looking toward the camera with a contemplative expression. The heavy shadows swallow most of the background, creating an intense, moody atmosphere.
February 6, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Jay 'Phoenix' (Neutrality, 2014) -- Lower East Side, Manhattan, NYC

'Darkness cannot drive out darkness; Only light can do that...' — Martin Luther King Jr.

#HumansOfBlueSky ✨ #ClassicMono ✨ #ImageAndVerse ✨

#Photography #Portraiture
#Monochrome
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford
portrait of a young jewish-italian-american male in a black puffer jacket against a dark background
February 5, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Flower Power

Proof that the smallest hands have the biggest grip on the simple things.

​ #Monochrome #ChasingLight #ChildhoodUnplugged #Photography #Nature
​A high-contrast black and white close-up photo of a small child's hand gently holding a single daisy-like flower. The focus is sharp on the flower's petals and the texture of the child's fingers, while the background of grass and foliage is softly blurred into dark tones.
February 5, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Grain and Glass

A study in textures. There’s something satisfying about how the wood frames the chaos of the reflections.

#photography #monochrome #structure #texture #sonyalpha
A front-facing black and white shot of a wooden structure. The lighting creates deep shadows, while the glass windows are filled with bright, hazy reflections of trees and pedestrians.
February 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Blinded by the Light

Sometimes the light feels just as heavy as the dark. I wanted this shot to feel like that moment when everything is a bit too loud and too bright, and you're just trying to keep your head down until the dust settles
#highkey #selfportrait #photography #blackandwhite #monochrome
A high-contrast black and white silhouette of a man in profile against a blindingly bright white background. His head is bowed, and he has a hand pressed to his forehead in a gesture of heavy contemplation. A crisp white rim light defines the edge of his hair, his glasses, and the curve of his arm, leaving the rest of his figure in deep, solid black.
February 3, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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I got a rock.

Love when a random throwaway shot on your walk turns into one of your favorites during editing.

#photography #sliceoflife #colorado #texture #urban #foundobjects
A moody, low-angle photograph looking through a narrow horizontal gap beneath a dark structural beam. In the foreground, a dark, textured concrete surface is scattered with small pebbles and debris, leading toward a shadowy middle ground. In the background, out-of-focus rocks and earth are visible in cool, desaturated tones. The lighting is dim and atmospheric, highlighting the rough textures of the stone and ground.
February 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Standing on a Bridge

I loce finding spots where #Nature is pushing back against a structure. It's not abandoned but it would take long to get there.

#photography #colorado #sonyalpha #monochrome #bnw
A stark black and white vertical photo of a bridge's railing. The composition is divided by a heavy, horizontal wooden beam in sharp focus, with several thin, jagged branches poking defiantly through the vertical metal slats. To the right, the bridge's shadow forms a dramatic, sweeping curve on the concrete path. The background is a soft, out-of-focus winter landscape, emphasizing the sharp, prickly texture of the foreground branches.
February 1, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Double Vision.

Gotta love a mirror smoother pond on the right day.

#photography #streetphotography #architecture #symmetry
#landscapephotography #reflection #colorgrade #tealandorange
A vertical, high-contrast architectural photograph of the Brighton building under a bright teal sky. The building features a brick base with a blue open-frame tower on top. A perfectly still body of water in the foreground creates a crisp, symmetrical reflection of the building, the skeletal trees, and a long white jet contrail cutting across the sky. The color grade is cinematic with deep shadows and warm, earthy tones in the grass.
January 31, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Look Up

Continuing my series on finding quiet moments in loud places. Sometimes self-appreciation looks like looking up and realizing the world can be this simple if you frame it right.

#MindfulPhotography #SelfHealing #Cityscape #MinimalistPhotography #Negativespace
A high-contrast architectural photograph featuring the upper portion of a curved, white building against a solid, deep blue sky. The smooth, pale facade of the structure forms a sweeping crescent across the frame. A small, square decorative floral relief is centered just below the roofline. At the bottom corners, the dark tops of two window frames provide a grounded symmetrical balance. The lighting is crisp and direct, highlighting the building's clean textures and the vast, cloudless expanse of the sky.
January 30, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Contemplation - Self Portrait January 2026

Working on a series of self-portraits for the soul. Finding the light is a literal and metaphorical process.

#PortraitPhotography #MensPortrait #CreativeHealing #HealingJourney #Photography #SelfPortrait #Chiaroscuro
A moody, low-key self-portrait of a man with glasses resting his chin on his hand in a pensive pose. He wears a black tank top, and his muscular shoulders are highlighted by a soft, directional light. The background features a striking olive-green texture with organic, branch-like shadows stretching across it. The overall atmosphere is intimate, quiet, and deeply contemplative.
January 29, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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Don't Blink

I found this light gracing an alleyway and half-expected to hear a familiar wheezing sound. No time traveling Gallifreyan in a blue box showed up, so I just settled for grabbing this shot.

#Photography #DoctorWho #NerdCulture #Colorado #Denver #SonyAlpha #StreetPhotography
A vertical, cylindrical wall sconce emits a warm, honey-colored amber glow against a dark, moody background. The fixture's sleek black frame and diffused orange panel strongly resemble the architectural aesthetic of a TARDIS console room or Gallifreyan technology. To the left, deep shadows and geometric architectural lines create a sense of mystery, as if the light is illuminating a corridor in a spaceship or an ancient, alien temple
January 28, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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Bald Cypress, Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana. October, 2023.

📷 Fujifilm X-T5 + XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR
🎞 16 mm – 1/200″ – f/8 – ISO 125
🏷️ #Photography #NationalWildlifeRefuges
A view of the split trunk of a large bald cypress tree, looking up from its base.
January 28, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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String Theory
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I like my cityscapes like I like my thoughts: tangled, high-contrast, and held together by a very thin wire. Just hanging in there today.

#Architecture #StreetPhotography #LeadingLines #Monochrome #Photography #colorado #denver #frontrange #sonyalpha
A high-contrast, black and white vertical shot looking up at a modern brick and concrete building. Two strings of outdoor cafe lights stretch from the bottom center toward the top corners, forming a V-shape that leads the eye into a dark, textured sky. The lighting is moody, turning the architectural edges into sharp white lines against deep black shadows.
January 28, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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​The Seed Shakedown

Local crow-adjacent resident caught mid-heist. Honestly, the level of dramatic tension here for some free sunflower seeds is a lot.

#WildlifePhotography #BackyardCritters #BirdWatching #Noir #Photography #BnW #Monochrome #NatureLover #SonyAlpha
A dramatic, high-contrast monochrome photograph of a grackle at a wooden bird feeder. The bird is captured in profile, standing on a wooden rail with one leg extended forward, gripping the wire suet cage. Its bright, wide eye is catching the light, giving it a surprised or intense expression against the dark, moody background.
January 28, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Goth Summer

While every other sunflower is out here being aggressively cheerful, this one is listening to Hawthorne Heights and trying to decide which all black fit looks best.

Honestly? Same.

#Macro #Photography #DarkAesthetic #DarkCottageCore #Shadows #FineArtPhotography #VillainEra #SonyAlpha
A cinematic macro shot of a 'Black Magic' sunflower. The petals are a deep, bruised burgundy-red, almost black in the center where a honeybee is hard at work. The lighting is moody and directional, catching the golden fuzz on the green stem like tiny halo lights. The background is a soft, dark blur of a garden.
January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Rock Bottom (The Scenic Version)
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Some days you scale the mountain, some days you just take its picture and call it a day. Finding a little stability in the landscape.

#LandscapePhotography #Monochrome #MountainMonday #Nature #Photography #BnW #ColoradoPhotographer #Sierras
A wide-angle, high-contrast black and white photograph of a massive, jagged mountain peak. Sunlight hits the granite face, highlighting deep crevices and rocky textures, while a dark evergreen forest sits in the foreground. Large, fluffy white clouds drift across a dark sky above the summit.
January 27, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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Navigating my Shadows - Self Portrait January 2026

Working on some self-reflection via a portrait series. This series is part of a healing journey I’m learning to navigate. Currently finding better lighting for myself.

#SelfPortrait #HealingJourney #Chiaroscuro #Monochrome #PortraitPhotography
​A low-key, high-contrast monochrome self-portrait in deep shadow. A single source of light from above illuminates the side of a man's face, his glasses, and his shoulder, leaving the rest of the frame in pitch black. He is looking downward in a contemplative, quiet pose.
January 26, 2026 at 7:40 PM